Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
kussenvormend
English translation:
cushion-forming
Added to glossary by
Jon O (X)
Jul 6, 2009 09:42
15 yrs ago
Dutch term
kussenvormend
Dutch to English
Science
Botany
"Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome' is een vrij laag blijvende kussenvormende en compact groeiende aster die tot 48 cm hoog wordt en tot rond 76 cm breed. "
From a description of flower types grown by a plant nursery.
Does anyone know if there is a specific term for this?
Thanks for any help.
From a description of flower types grown by a plant nursery.
Does anyone know if there is a specific term for this?
Thanks for any help.
Proposed translations
(English)
3 +4 | cushion-forming |
vixen
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Proposed translations
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cushion-forming
Contained within the flora of New Zealand are several genera whose members are true aristocrats of the select group of high alpine cushion-forming plants.
http://www.edgewoodgardens.net/articles/new_zealand_cushion_...
ANDROSACE SARMENTOSA 'CHUMBYI' - ROCK JASMINE
Item# 57759-01
$11.00
11CM:
Product Description
Pink flowers in spring. Sharply-Drained, acidic soil. cushion-forming. Avoid winter wet; do not cut back.
http://yhst-93101459720436.stores.yahoo.net/57759-01.html
Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form bushy mounds, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a medium-height selection with vibrant purple blooms. Pinch plants before July to maintain a cushion effect. Excellent for cutting. Most Asters will be troubled much less with powdery mildew when grown in a moist, rich soil. Divide plants every two to four years to maintain vigour.
http://www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.085.180
http://www.edgewoodgardens.net/articles/new_zealand_cushion_...
ANDROSACE SARMENTOSA 'CHUMBYI' - ROCK JASMINE
Item# 57759-01
$11.00
11CM:
Product Description
Pink flowers in spring. Sharply-Drained, acidic soil. cushion-forming. Avoid winter wet; do not cut back.
http://yhst-93101459720436.stores.yahoo.net/57759-01.html
Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn colour in the perennial border. Plants form bushy mounds, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a medium-height selection with vibrant purple blooms. Pinch plants before July to maintain a cushion effect. Excellent for cutting. Most Asters will be troubled much less with powdery mildew when grown in a moist, rich soil. Divide plants every two to four years to maintain vigour.
http://www.perennials.com/seeplant.html?item=1.085.180
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